Eads Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyEdgar
Nearest CityNEVINS-OFFSTREAM
River/StreamTRIB SUGAR CREEK
Coordinates39.60825, -87.66725

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length325 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage80 acre-ft
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge75 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerEADS LAKE ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/11/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00742
Federal IDIL00742
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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